Clearwater, Pinellas County

CLEAR SKYZ CAFE

490 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater, FL 33767

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Mar 30, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24476256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. various quiches 68f, Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 24476254

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 78f, Repeat Violation

16-38-5

Detail 24476257

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash gauge.

21-38-4

Detail 24476255

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. End of cooks line.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 23886182

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Jambalaya sauce 51f, found cooling from 7/20/2025 missed cooling window. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23886178

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw calamari in end cooler unit.

01B-13-4

Detail 23886183

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Cobia thawing in sealed package. Items discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 23886189

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Jambalaya sauce 51f, found cooling from 7/20/2025 missed cooling window. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23886185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 49f, server alley. Suggest adding this to Time as a Public health sheet. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23886177

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes on cooks line 63f, cooked potatoes above oven115f,

22-02-4

Detail 23886184

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 23886181

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53B-02-5

Detail 23886188

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

03F-10-5

Detail 23886187

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan not filled out at start of inspection.

14-01-5

Detail 23886180

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1/6 pan used for portioning in sugar container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23886186

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Cobia thawing in sealed package. Items discarded.

12B-07-4

Detail 23886179

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored with customers food in side station.

40-06-5

Detail 23886175

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. One pack of cigarettes stored on shelving in side station.

08B-12-5

Detail 23886176

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cube for bar use not covered in walk in freezer.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23650998

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cream sauce 46f, cream sauce 47f, marinara 51f, found in stand up reach in cooler from night before. Items discarded. Marinara 47f, cream of mushroom soup 58f, found cooling from 3/23/2025 in walk in freezer in 5 gallon container. Missed cooling window, item discarded.

08A-05-6

Detail 23651003

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken found in stand up reach in cooler stored over cooked sauces. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23650999

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream sauce 46f, cream sauce 47f, marinara 51f, found in stand up reach in cooler. Items discarded. Marinara 47f, cream of mushroom soup 58f, found cooling from 3/23/2025 in walk in freezer in 5 gallon container. Missed cooling window, item discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 23651007

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quiche sitting out at 47f, moved to reach in cooler.

03F-02-5

Detail 23651001

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shells eggs on line. No time mark. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23651000

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 7 tags observed with no last by date.

16-62-1

Detail 23650997

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

14-01-5

Detail 23651004

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour containers.

08B-38-4

Detail 23651005

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked potatoes stored on floor on cooks line. Items moved to shelf. Cooling sauces from last night found stored on freezer floor.

10-06-5

Detail 23651006

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Hand for Tongs for ice cubes touching product in bar freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 23651002

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen egg rolls sitting on top of oven thawing. Moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22977366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 46f, diced sausage 48f, cooked line. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22977361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked spinach 98f, reheated to 198f, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22977363

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer. Soda nozzle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22977360

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22977362

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

12B-07-4

Detail 22977365

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22977364

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Above three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 22548396

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes 50f, cooked on 1/7/2024, missed cooling window. Discarded.

01B-01-4

Detail 22548398

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans discarded due to dents on seam.

03A-02-5

Detail 22548397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 50f, marinara 54f, brown gravy 52f, all sitting on top of oven. All moved to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 22548390

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for any items held on time. Time adjusted from opening.

03B-01-6

Detail 22548394

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef 69f, sliced ham 68f, all sitting in hot well, all moved to reach in cooler.

01C-05-4

Detail 22548400

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22548392

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22548395

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

02C-02-5

Detail 22548399

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs no date mark. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 22548389

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans discarded due to dents on seam.

36-73-4

Detail 22548391

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corner of bar area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22548393

Basic - Food stored on floor. Items on floor in walk in freezer, walk in cooler and under storage shelf in prep area. All items picked up. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-12-4

Detail 22311265

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-08-5

Detail 22303366

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage on same tray as deli meats. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22303361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 47f, pico 48f, cooked mushrooms 47f, feta 48f, diced ham 48f, pizza make table. Ice added to product, repair service on premises. Cooked beef 50f end of line, put in walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22303368

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli turkey. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22303365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer guard. Can opener blade. East Soda gun at bar soiled.

24-07-4

Detail 22303363

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on garbage can in fry area. Items removed and taken to dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22303360

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22303369

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 22303362

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar equipment at end of bar.

10-17-4

Detail 22303364

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line.

14-12-4

Detail 22303359

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets.

21-38-4

Detail 22303367

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. End of cooks line.

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22016162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door not closing due to damaged door. Torn gasket on freezer door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22013062

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw items stored over ice cream in walk in freezer. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22013069

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw calamari in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22013066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 48f, raw shrimp 47f, sliced cheese 47f, raw fish 45f, cooked potatoes 45f, first line cooler. Ice added to all products. Sliced ham 51f, corned beef 49f, turkey sausage 51f, All items within ambient cooling period. Butter pats on tables at 51f, b Repeat Violation

07-08-5

Detail 22013064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed Butter pats on tables not on time as a public heath control. Operator removed and put in cooler. Discussed serving as needed to customers and then discarding extras left over.

03B-01-6

Detail 22013067

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken tenders 98f, sausage links 106f,

14-01-5

Detail 22013063

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for portioning in breading bin. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22013070

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22013065

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door not closing due to damaged door. Torn gasket on freezer door.

08B-38-4

Detail 22013068

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of raw protein stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22013061

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All three breading bins no label. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21514672

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can mandarin oranges dented seam. Item discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 21514677

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46f, raw calamari 46f, raw shrimp 48f, all items moved to walk in freezer. Corned beef 48f, sliced ham 47f, all items moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21514669

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags no last date used mark.

22-02-4

Detail 21514675

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21514671

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in dish area with clean plates moved. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 21514674

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21514676

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in freezer door.

23-03-4

Detail 21514667

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust like substance. Hood in pizza oven area.

14-12-4

Detail 21514673

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. 2 fry baskets have frayed wires. Items removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21514668

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in Walk in cooler behind sauce storage. Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 21514670

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On-Site

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 20899961

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn cream stored on cooks line next to microwave. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20899953

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs and pooled eggs. Time mark adjusted. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20899958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 110f, staff is reheating. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20899960

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20899954

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in sauce on line. Cup no handle in breading bin. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20899959

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20899963

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees

10-17-4

Detail 20899962

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

40-01-4

Detail 20899955

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee cell phones on prep shelves on line. Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 20899957

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Steamer drain plugged. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20899956

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20472908

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on cooks line. One fly in dish area. Fly fan not plugged in.

03A-02-5

Detail 20472904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 74°f, corned beef 71°f, chorizo 71°f, items put in freezer for quick chill. Items now at 43°f, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20472905

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20472901

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20472902

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in ranchero sauce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20472906

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.

14-11-4

Detail 20472903

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door gasket.

35B-01-4

Detail 20472907

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom right corner.

08B-38-4

Detail 20472900

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on floor in freezer. Corrected On-Site